Picture this: it’s a chilly night, and you’re snuggled up with a warm blanket and a hot water bottle pressed against your skin. It feels good, but there’s a downside — that cozy habit could be harming your skin. Toasted skin syndrome, also called erythema ab igne (EAI) — Latin for “redness by fire”1 —… Read More: Heating Pads and Blankets Linked to ‘Toasted Skin Syndrome’ »
By: Charlene Bazarian There is an undeniable fascination with weight loss success stories. The dramatic before and after transformations are a popular staple in magazines, social media and on television. These success stories continue to be featured in countless mediums; some spark motivation and others simply pique a reader’s curiosity. In recent years, there has… Read More: Lose Weight, Loose Skin? Not so Fast! »
The skin barrier is a complex layer of protection that kind of, sort of, basically keeps you alive. It’s something we need not only to be beautiful but for good health. There are so many products that promise to do a lot for your skin, but is protecting the largest organ in your body one… Read More: What’s the Skin Barrier and Why Everyone Is Talking About… »
Researchers at the Chinese University of Hong Kong have developed an artificial skin that can effectively indicate if damage has occurred, in the same way that our skin bruises naturally. The new skin is made using an ionic hydrogel, and demonstrates changes in electrical signaling when it is deformed. It also produces a purple color… Read More: Artificial Skin Bruises Like The Real Thing »